Due to the nature of our politic system and politicians’ preference for short-term small benefits over than long-term large impacts, it is unlikely that any politicians will risk taking on the landowning lobby, even if the new system is clear more fair and equitable.Citations:George, Henry (1879).

You rock!

Also the areas bordering Austin (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park) are experiencing growth that isn't as aggressive as Austin.  

To answer you other question, yes, you can set an extended closing date but you can't have an option period that exceeds 180 days or the contract becomes executory in nature.

Michael Roy rock on! 

From what I hear, many homeowners simply avoid putting in claims as it results in a big increase in their premium and unless there is a loss of a sizable nature, they just eat the costsThanks

I'm looking for my first flip, so naturally I'm a bit nervous about holding onto a property.

We'd be very happy just to break even.We had a bunch of initial expenses - lead testing revealed we had to replace all the windows and the oil furnace died so we are in the process of upgrading it to natural gas.

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On the most recent house I bought and two others that I bought in the last 3 years, I buy the house for rock bottom price.